Bottled in 2011. I’ve not had this in many years and since it was staring me in the face at my local Trader Joe’s market for the ridiculously low price of $15 I had to grab one and check it out again. Soft and smooth initially quickly gives way to a nice dose of acidity. I really enjoy the caramel, maple bar, cloves, and some spices lingering under the surface. It seamlessly transitions from the palate to the finish, full of the same qualities I enjoyed on the palate. I gotta admit this has come a long way since the last bottle I had of this almost 6 years ago. A great QPR buy!
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Hey Andy, thanks for posting this note. While I personally tend to prefer 20 year old Tawnies myself, I also recognize that a good 10 year old Tawny offers outstanding QPR. However, that was at the local LCBO price of $20-40 depending on the producer’s name. A 10 year old Tawny at a mere $15 is unbelievably ridiculous!
Hi Andy - I appreciate this note. I’ve too been eyeing the value-priced Quarles Harris at my TJ’s including a 2005 LBV for under $15 and 1994 Vintage Port for $40. I haven’t taken the plunge yet, maybe now I will.
Those are ridiculously good prices. I’m not a fan of Taylor’s 10 Year old either, tastes too much like raw wood to me but they redeem themselves with an awesome 20 year old Tawny.